Add 25/12 and 4/28
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 4/28
25/12 + 4/28 is 187/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
25/12 = 25 × 7/12 × 7 = 175/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
4/28 = 4 × 3/28 × 3 = 12/84 - Add the two like fractions:
175/84 + 12/84 = 175 + 12/84 = 187/84 - So, 25/12 + 4/28 = 187/84
In mixed form: 219/84
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